From: Center for Food Safety [action@foodsafetynow.org]
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2001 1:48 PM
To: FDA Commissioner
Cc: president@whitehouse.gov; vice.president@whitehouse.gov;
fdadockets@oc.fda.gov; fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Oppose the New FDA Regulations on GE Foods!

Dear Ms. Henney ,

     I would like to begin by stating that I am in support of genetically 
 engineered food. Products such as golden rice seem to be able to make a 
huge difference to the people of the world. However, I believe that food 
that has been genetically altered SHOULD BE SUBJUCTED TO THE NECESSARY 
TESTING BEFORE BEING PUT ON THE MARKET. Without this precaution, I believe 
that the health of consumers is being severely risked. Because these foods 
are relatively new, there is currently not enough evidence to show that 
they may not have serious health risks. 
    
 Furthermore, there should also be mandatory labeling of genetically 
engineered food. If this does not take place, then consumers who would 
rather not partake in the consumption of genetically engineered food have 
no choice in the matter. THIS IS WRONG. If labeling is not mandatory, few 
or no companies will choose to label their foods, not wanting to risk 
rejection by consumers. However, CONSUMERS SHOULD HAVE A RIGHT TO REJECT 
THESE PRODUCTS, if they should so choose. Thank you for your time, and I 
hope that in making this decision you choose in favor of the people of my 
generation and those to come.

Sincerely,
Amy



Amy G
sorryno
NY, NY, 12345

CC: 
The President
Vice President Dick Cheney
FDA Dockets Management [Docket No. 00N-1396]
Senator Charles Schumer
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
Representative Michael R. McNultyFDA Dockets Management [Docket No. 
00D-1598]


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